Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant (Full Time) – Location: Merced, CA Kemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is a multifaceted regional CPA firm with 26 offices in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and California. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Tax Accountant position in our Merced, California office. Candidates may be considered for onsite or hybrid schedules. The Senior Tax Accountant is an advanced level, non-management professional position. Qualified candidates must have three to five years of tax experience in a public accounting environment. Appropriate candidates must also possess expertise in current professional tax practices and the interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients and staff throughout all phases of tax engagements. Our Senior Tax Accountants assist with staff development and serve clients with direct contact when needed. This position is full-time with overtime expected during peak seasons. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to rapidly advance to a manager or Partner level position. Job Description Complete moderately complex federal, state, local, and special tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates independently and with minimal direction. Comply with federal, state, and local requirements and communicate with partners, staff, and clients to ensure timely and accurate tax reporting. Prepare and/or review financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Maintain professional standards and technical knowledge through workshops, seminars, publications, personal networks, and/or professional societies. Remain current on general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation impacting the business climate. Contribute to the overall success of the firm and staff by promoting efficient execution throughout the engagement while cultivating positive client relationships. Research issues and respond to client and staff questions in a simple, understandable fashion. Manage multiple client requests in an efficient and timely manner. Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications and Competencies Possess a bachelor's degree in accounting and a minimum of three to five years of public accounting experience in tax. CPA designation is preferred. Possess technology skills which contribute to the completion of assignments. Display the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to clients & staff in a respectful and professional manner. Contribute to skill building among interns and newer staff. Demonstrate ownership of work assigned and take the initiative to complete the work assigned. Display analytical skills with an orientation to focus on details and accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Pay and Benefits Our employees play an integral role in our success as a firm. We value the long-term relationships we have developed with our clients as a result of our ability to retain our brightest professionals and believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive base compensation that is commensurate with the position and candidate's experience. Additional compensation includes bonus pay and new business incentives. Pay: $80,000-$100,000/year Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Paid time off Holiday pay Long- and short-term disability leave Paid sick leave Parental leave 401(k) plan and profit-sharing contributions Health savings account Flexible spending account Paid CPA Exam study time, Becker CPA Review course, CPA Exam reimbursement, and CPA Exam bonus program Employee assistance program Wellness program Referral programs Access to investment advice Kemper CPA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kemper-CPA-Group